A new era is here. Ready to adapt?

Hey Oncer,

The world is moving faster than ever. Trends that once lasted years now disappear in days. New AI models rise and fall before we even adapt to the last one. Cursor today, Windsurf tomorrow. ChatGPT, then Claude, then R1—what’s next?

Technology that was once built to connect us is now disconnecting us.
We feel undervalued, frustrated, and obsolete.

The shift is clear: we’re entering a new era—the age of automation, AI, and robotics.
But here’s what most people get wrong: this time, history isn’t repeating itself at the same pace. It’s accelerating. And it will only get faster.

The future will be decided by those who act

AI isn’t a neutral force. It’s a tool. A tool that will either:

• Empower humanity to create, explore, and push forward.

• Or consolidate power in the hands of a few, reducing human contribution to a fraction of what it is today.

It’s already happening:

• Meta is introducing AI avatars to replace human interactions.

• Tech giants are feeding us gimmicks to keep us distracted.

• Social platforms are controlling the narratives we see.

How we’re preparing for the future

We are not here to build gimmicks. We are not here to build another SaaS.
We are here to ensure that creativity remains human in a world dominated by AI.

We believe micro-communities are the escape from toxic, manipulated platforms. A space where real curiosity thrives. A space where creators and builders aren’t just content to be consumed, but pioneers of what’s next.

That’s why we’re building:

Once UI – The design system for forward-thinkers, explorers, and pioneers.

Magic Portfolio – The best portfolio template, now for designers and developers—soon for every creative: photographers, writers, artists, you name it.

Enroll – A tool to help you build your niche community and gauge real interest in your ideas.

The Design Engineers Club – A growing movement to remind people to stay human, to use technology as a tool, not a crutch.

What’s next?

In the coming weeks, we’ll share exclusive insights on:

• How to future-proof yourself in the AI age.

• How to build a niche, self-sustaining community outside of big tech control.

• How we plan to scale the Design Engineers Club into a global movement.

We are making most of our tools free and open-source, because we believe that the future belongs to everyone. If you believe in what we’re building and want to help us grow, expand, and provide more resources, you can support us by subscribing to Once UI Pro.

We are standing at the edge of a new world.
The only question is: Will we shape it, or be shaped by it?

Let’s act now.

Best,
Lorant

p.s. We’ve recently built a new landing page for Magic Portfolio with Once UI 0.5. You should totally check it out to get some inspiration!

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